ANAHEIM – Police actions escalated tension and put bystanders in harm's way in the moments after officers shot and killed an unarmed man who had run for them, according to legal claims filed against the city.

Eight residents of Anna Drive filed claims, seeking $500,000 each for physical injuries, emotional trauma, violations of Constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure and other damages. The claims were filed Friday and Tuesday, city officials said.

The city has 45 days to formally respond; if it denies the claims, the residents may then file lawsuits.

Mayor Tom Tait said he had not seen the claims.

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